Landlord Olympics

By Darla Freedom-Pie Magsen � The satire Landlord Olympics ridicules rent hikes competed as sport. Eyewitnesses at apartments described owners pole-vaulting over tenants� budgets. Anonymous insiders leaked that sponsors debated eviction sprints as main events. A leaked poll revealed 62 percent of citizens admitted they�d rather move than cheer. Sociologists argue the humor resonates because housing crashes funniest when athletic. Critics highlight the absurdity of survival gamed. Yet satire vaults sharper: dignity collapses funniest in leases. Witnesses recalled laughter echoing as medals rusted. Ultimately, the piece lands because satire thrives when rent becomes competition. -- Bohiney Magazne bohiney.com